Chapter 133

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

"Speaking of which, bringing Junior Brother Xu along this time..." Zhang Su's words hadn't finished.

Chu Xiu spoke up, interrupting: "Understood. Your Junior Brother Xu needs a Foundation Establishment Pill to break through his realm, but we'll have to wait until after the Formal Disciple Competition ends, and he must pre-pay 100 middle-grade spirit stones first."

Overcharging a regular again, and demanding pre-payment of spirit stones.

Instantly, Xu Zhangqing's impression of this Alchemist before him worsened considerably.

After speaking, Chu Xiu sized up the two of them, seemingly certain they would compromise.

However, Zhang Su shook her head and said: "Dao Friend Chu, you've misunderstood. My Junior Brother Xu has already broken through to the Foundation Establishment Stage; he doesn't need a Foundation Establishment Pill at all."

At these words, Chu Xiu froze entirely, and only after a good while did she say in disbelief: "Already Foundation Establishment?"

Xu Zhangqing smiled faintly, immediately releasing his aura, exuding the unique freshness of a Wood Spirit Root.

Upon confirming the person before him was at the Foundation Establishment Stage, Chu Xiu's expression turned somewhat unsightly: "You kept saying 'Junior Brother,' so I thought he was at the Qi Refining Stage."

Zhang Su explained: "Bringing Junior Brother Xu here this time, aside from introducing him to you, the main purpose is to discuss a cooperation matter."

"Cooperation?" Chu Xiu raised an eyebrow.

Zhang Su nodded slightly: "You should know that once a Spirit Farmer reaches the Foundation Establishment Stage, they gain an additional one mu of Grade-2 Spirit Field."

Only then did Chu Xiu understand the other's meaning, and she couldn't help but frown: "With you supplying medicinal herbs, I don't need a second cooperative partner on my end."

Xu Zhangqing said quite tactfully: "I won't compete with Senior Brother's business."

Zhang Su didn't want to lose face; since they had come all this way, she simply said: "Dao Friend Chu, you know so many Alchemists, help introduce a few to my Junior Brother?"

Chu Xiu rolled her eyes in annoyance: "You have ten mu of Spirit Fields, planting so many medicinal herbs, and you don't only cooperate with me alone."

Zhang Su spread her hands, saying quite sincerely: "My cooperative partners are mostly Fire Spirit Root Apprentices; although there are Junior Alchemists among them, no one can compare to you."

Xu Zhangqing saw this and was quite moved in his heart.

Most Spirit Farmers who have just broken through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, because they don't know what spirit plants to grow in the newly added Second Mu Grade-2 Spirit Field, basically all choose spirit rice for safety's sake.

After all, it's a guaranteed profit with no risk of loss.

But if one truly wants to make a fortune, one must plant rare spirit plants.

Cooperating with Alchemists from the Pill Refining Pavilion is obviously a good choice.

Not only can one access pills and medicinal herbs, but also obtain stable income.

It can be said to achieve multiple gains with one move.

Chu Xiu hadn't expected that this cooperative partner before her would ask her for help for the sake of a Junior Brother — this would mean owing a favor.

Considering the other party's stable supply of the medicinal herbs she needed for alchemy, plus the reputation of the Spirit Field Zhang Family, after thinking it over she did not refuse.

Zhang Su's eyes brightened: "Thank you, Dao Friend Chu!"

Xu Zhangqing followed close behind: "Thank you, Grandmaster Chu!"

Chu Xiu gave a reminder first: "I can introduce a few Alchemists, but whether it succeeds depends on their own choice."

To this, Xu Zhangqing and Zhang Su expressed understanding.

Let's try first and see; what if it succeeds?

It just so happened that Chu Xiu had finished alchemy and needed to rest for a few days.

Therefore, he went to the next room to bathe, changed into a set of new pale red clothes, and then brought Zhang Su and Xu Zhangqing outside.

The three walked step by step along the fairly spacious street toward the depths.

On both left and right sides, almost all were combined structures of residences and alchemy rooms.

It's just that those living here are mostly Fire Spirit Root Apprentices.

True Alchemists are few and far between.

After all, this profession requires not only talent but also time to accumulate experience.

Here, the older the Alchemist, the more sought after.

Not long after, a three-story building appeared before the three.

Its name was 【Danxin Tower】.

Quite a few Fire Spirit Root Apprentices and Junior Alchemists went in and out, and even voices of conversation could be heard coming from inside, making it very lively.

Chu Xiu pointed at this building and introduced: "This is where we gather privately to exchange alchemy insights."

Zhang Su had known this long ago and was not surprised.

Xu Zhangqing, on the other hand, observed carefully and seriously.

With so many Fire Spirit Roots gathered together, the entire building not only did not emit a scorching aura, but instead was permeated with threads of coolness.

Making one feel extremely comfortable.

Immediately after, the three quickly entered.

The three-story Danxin Tower; the first floor was the largest, furnished with many tables, chairs, and benches, very similar to the inns and restaurants of the Loose Cultivator market.

One could see Fire Spirit Root Apprentices and Junior Alchemists, drinking small cups of wine and eating small dishes while exchanging friendly conversation.

In terms of atmosphere, it was indeed quite good.

"Dao Friend Chu, finished with alchemy?"

"How was the harvest this time?"

"Can you introduce a few customers?"

Clearly, Chu Xiu was quite well-known here.

Upon entering, there was always someone who actively greeted them.

Zhang Su explained: "Dao Friend Chu once refined a Foundation Establishment Pill; even though it was only one, and the quality was inferior, he still gained no small reputation."

After hearing this, Xu Zhangqing pondered in his heart: "Judging by the looks of it, whether one can refine a Foundation Establishment Pill seems to have become the watershed for this profession."

Chu Xiu could refine one; even if he only succeeded once, and there was only one pill, and even the quality was not high, to the vast majority of peers who all failed, he was powerful.

Precisely because of this, his identity and status were higher than others'.

Outside, cultivators mostly respect strength above all.

But here, especially in an environment where everyone is an apprentice and Alchemist.

Whoever has a high success rate in refining pills and good quality is more awesome.

However, faced with the enthusiasm of the surrounding people, Chu Xiu's reaction was quite cold.

He didn't even spare a glance, as if he hadn't heard, brought along Xu Zhangqing and Zhang Su, and stepping on the wooden stairway, they soon ascended to the second floor of Danxin Tower.

Compared to the first floor, there were fewer people here, and the environment was better.

Most seats were empty; only near the windows and railings were there people.

To avoid making the two behind him suspicious, Chu Xiu spoke up: "The few Alchemists I know basically all drink tea on the second floor."

Zhang Su immediately responded: "Understood, understood."

Xu Zhangqing didn't speak, just silently followed along.

Soon, they arrived at a window on the second floor; three people were sitting here.

Two men, one woman, all Alchemists.

"Lao Chang." Chu Xiu actively greeted.

Among the three, the oldest elder smiled and said: "Xiao Chu, you've finished refining pills, ah!"

Chu Xiu nodded, then pointed at the two behind him and introduced: "These two are both Spirit Farmers; the one on the left is called Zhang Su, the one on the right is called Xu Zhangqing."

"Xu Zhangqing?" The sole female Alchemist who had been looking out the window, with a face full of surprise, turned her head around.

After seeing the other's face clearly, Xu Zhangqing exclaimed in shock: "Bai Zhu'er!"

Isn't this Bai Ling'er's Elder Sister.

Good fellow, going around and around, unexpectedly it's an acquaintance.

Chu Xiu felt very surprised: "You know each other?"

Bai Zhu'er said with a playful expression: "More than know him, I've always coveted his body!!!"